Origin
Wauwatosa, WI
Afternoon in Wauwatosa on Sunday
Local time
2:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wauwatosa, WI to Somerset, WI
Drive Time
5h 50m
Distance
313.9 mi
505 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
Wauwatosa, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Wauwatosa, WI to Somerset, WI covers 313.9 miles and takes about 5h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Menomonee River Parkway, Harmonee Avenue, Harwood Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
157 miles from Wauwatosa, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 50m drive with frequent turns across 313.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Menomonee River Parkway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wauwatosa, WI to Somerset, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Menomonee River Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harmonee Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harwood Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Glenview Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 84th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East-West Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 39 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Menomonee River Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauwatosa, WI and Somerset, WI.
1
Start on West State Street
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
West State Street
2
Continue on West Menomonee River Parkway
361 ft
·
22 sec
·
West Menomonee River Parkway
3
Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Harmonee Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto Harwood Avenue
518 ft
·
16 sec
·
Harwood Avenue
5
Turn left onto North Glenview Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Glenview Avenue
6
Continue on South 84th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
South 84th Street
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 94 West
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Madison
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 94 West: Madison
9
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
East-West Freeway
10
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
54 mi
·
57 min
·
East-West Freeway
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29 mi
·
31 min
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I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
12
Keep slight left
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
137 mi
·
2 hr 26 min
·
I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
14
Take the exit slight right toward WI 65: River Falls, New Richmond
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
WI 65: River Falls, New Richmond
15
Keep slight right to continue on WI 65 NORTH
256 ft
·
6 sec
·
WI 65 NORTH
16
Turn straight onto State Highway 65
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 65
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Highway 65
18
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 65
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 120th Street
131 ft
·
8 sec
·
120th Street
20
Exit the roundabout onto 120th Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
120th Street
21
Turn left onto County Highway E
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway E
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway E
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
County Highway E
23
Continue on County Road E
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road E
24
Turn sharp right onto County Road I
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road I
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road I
62 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road I
26
Exit the roundabout onto County Road I
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road I
27
Turn right onto Main Street
377 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 157 miles from Wauwatosa, WI, or about 2h 55m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157 miles or 2h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Somerset, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wauwatosa, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wauwatosa, WI
This is one driving day of about 313.9 miles and 5h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wauwatosa, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 157 mi from Wauwatosa, WI · 2h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
157 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 157 miles from Wauwatosa, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Somerset, WI
The final approach into Somerset, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Somerset, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.68 one way
$95.36 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $52.56 | $105.12 |
| premium | $4.80 | $59.26 | $118.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.74 | $139.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.2 | 1 | $32.96 | $15.07 |
| Efficient EV | 78.5 | 0 | $27.47 | $12.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.6 | 1 | $43.95 | $20.09 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Somerset, WI
Afternoon in Somerset on Sunday
Local time
2:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
38°F
Adams, WI
157 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 50m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wauwatosa, WI to Somerset, WI covers 313.9 miles and takes about 5h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Menomonee River Parkway, Harmonee Avenue, Harwood Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 157 miles from Wauwatosa, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wauwatosa, WI to Somerset, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wauwatosa, WI to Somerset, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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